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Webster 1913 Edition


Sectarianism

Sec-ta′ri-an-ism

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Noun.
The quality or character of a sectarian; devotion to the interests of a party; excess of partisan or denominational zeal; adherence to a separate church organization.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sectarianism

SECTA'RIANISM

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Noun.
The disposition to dissent from the established church or predominant religion, and to form new sects.